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    The Big Book of Breakfast and Brunch
    The Big Book of Breakfast and Brunch
    The Big Book of Breakfast and Brunch
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    The Big Book of Breakfast and Brunch

    By Betty Crocker

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    A massive collection of recipes to make breakfast the most important—and most enjoyable—meal of the day.

    Whatever your morning routine, you’ll find just what you need right here. Try grab-and-go recipes, cereal served up in creative ways, classic egg dishes, and fresh ideas for waffles, pancakes, and French toast. When the weekend rolls around, enjoy relaxing brunch dishes such as Puffed Pancake Brunch Casserole and Smoked Salmon Breakfast Squares.

    You’ll want to try all 200 recipes, from quick-and-easy options like Triple Treat Antioxidant Smoothies and Green Tea Granola to leisurely delights perfect for low-key mornings, such as Snickerdoodle Pancakes and Mini Breakfast Quiches with Potato Crust. There’s even a guide to brewing the best coffee and tea.

    Whatever you choose, these recipes are sure to help you rise and shine.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOpen Road Integrated Media
    Release dateJun 10, 2014
    ISBN9780544247727
    The Big Book of Breakfast and Brunch
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    Betty Crocker

    With more than 75 million cookbooks sold since 1950, Betty Crocker is the name Americans trust most to level the culinary playing field with innovative new ways to make delicious simple through reliably tasty and intuitive kitchen solutions. For 100 years, Betty Crocker has provided advice to millions of Americans through cookbooks, magazines, and social media.

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      The Big Book of Breakfast and Brunch - Betty Crocker

      Betty Crocker The Big Book of Breakfast & Brunch

      Copyright © 2014 by General Mills, Minneapolis, Minnesota. All rights reserved.

      For information about permission to reproduce selections from this book, write to Permissions, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, 215 Park Avenue South, New York, New York 10003.

      www.hmhco.com

      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:

      Crocker, Betty.

        Betty Crocker : the big book of breakfast and brunch.

            pages cm

        Includes index.

        ISBN 978-0-544-24770-3 (paperback); 978-0-544-24772-7 (ebk)

      1. Breakfasts. 2. Brunches. I. Title. II. Title: Big book of breakfast and brunch.

       TX733.C762 2014

       641.5'2—dc23

                                    2013036040

      Cover photo: Top (left to right): Apricot-Stuffed French Toast; Green Goodness Smoothie; Breakfast Tacos; Dulce de Leche Cheerios® Parfaits

      Bottom (left to right): Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes; Tropical Fruit ’n Ginger Oatmeal

      General Mills

      Food Content and Relationship Marketing Director: Geoff Johnson

      Food Content Marketing Manager: Heather Reid Liebo

      Senior Editor: Grace Wells

      Kitchen Manager: Ann Stuart

      Recipe Development and Testing: Betty Crocker Kitchens

      Photography: General Mills Photography Studios and Image Library

      Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

      Publisher: Natalie Chapman

      Editorial Director: Cindy Kitchel

      Executive Editor: Anne Ficklen

      Editorial Assistant: Molly Aronica

      Managing Editor: Marina Padakis Lowry

      Production Editor: Jacqueline Beach

      Art Director and Book Design: Tai Blanche

      Composition: David Futato

      Production Coordinator: Kimberly Kiefer

      v1.0514

      The Betty Crocker Kitchens seal guarantees success in your kitchen. Every recipe has been tested in America’s Most Trusted Kitchens™ to meet our high standards of reliability, easy preparation and great taste. Find more great ideas at BettyCrocker.com

      Dear Friends,

      Morning—it’s the best part of the day and whether you are planning a quick breakfast or a leisurely brunch, you’ll discover what you need in this comprehensive book filled with great ideas. A morning meal provides energy and helps to keep you going throughout the day so plan to wake sleepyheads with the enticing promise of a hearty, wholesome breakfast every day.

      We designed The Big Book of Breakfast & Brunch to include a true variety of morning foods. Look for quick blender ideas like Tropical Power Smoothies and Fiber One® Strawberry Smoothies—these recipes are just perfect for hurried mornings and can be ready in a jiffy! And for those days when you have a little extra time, we think you will enjoy cooking up the Breakfast Egg Scramble with Brie or even Banana Buckwheat Pancakes. Plus, for cereal lovers, there are many new ideas and even an Easy Cereal Toppers feature.

      This book also has great brunch ideas for those days when you have guests or just some extra time to spend enjoying the morning. Serve the Cheesy Sausage and Egg Bake paired with Triple Berry Coffee Cake or Citrus Mango Muffins and you’ll receive rave reviews. Be sure to check out the special feature on Brewing the Best Coffee and Tea—a brunch or breakfast is just not complete without one or the other!

      So get ready to rise and shine any morning with this fabulous book of delicious breakfast and brunch ideas—eat hearty!

      Sincerely,

      Betty Crocker

      contents

      Start Happy Any Day!

      Grab-and-Go Smoothies & More

      Just for Cereal Lovers

      Eggs, Bacon & More

      Pancakes, Waffles & French Toast

      Hearty Brunch Dishes

      Coffee Cakes & Other Breads

      Metric Conversion Guide

      Index

      start happy any day!

      Make morning awesome with great food to set the stage right for the rest of the day. Breakfast is about more than nutrition—it’s a happy thing that you can do for yourself and those in your home. So bite by bite, make breakfast the best meal of the day.

      While ready-to-go options like cereal, oatmeal and yogurt are wholesome timesavers, it never hurts to branch out. With the ideas and recipes in this book, you might not even need to set the alarm very much earlier. Who has time for breakfast? You do—so make the morning meal a priority from now on and just enjoy.

      Start-Happy Breakfast Tips

      Don’t let the morning rush keep you from eating a wholesome, delicious breakfast. Here are some hints on how to make the day start out right.

      Make a list before you grocery shop. Half of the breakfast battle is remembering to stock your kitchen with quick and easy breakfast options and ingredients for recipes that you like.

      Take a few minutes to gain a few minutes. Everyone tends to be short on time in the morning, so take a few minutes to pull together breakfast the night before. Think about what you would like to eat and leave it handy on the counter or ready to go in the refrigerator.

      Drink your breakfast—and not just coffee! Try one of the delicious smoothies—there are many yummy options, like Raspberry-Oatmeal Smoothies. It’s just one of many great choices, whether you’re eating in or running out the door.

      Bake ahead for delicious options. Make a batch of muffins or a quick bread loaf and wrap individual portions to grab when you’re in a hurry. Oatmeal–Whole Wheat–Blueberry Muffins, and Easy Walnut Bread, are both good choices.

      Think convenience or finger foods. A bowl of cereal is a great healthful option any morning, but when you’re really rushed, granola bars or yogurt fit the occasion. Better yet, try dressed-up granola bars, like Blueberry-Ricotta Granola Bars, or Strawberry-Chocolate Granola bars.

      Let the sun shine in on your morning! When you sit down for breakfast, open the curtains and enjoy some sunlight. It will make you feel alert and will brighten the morning. Add some relaxing music while you eat, and you’re on the way to a beautiful day!

      Start Happy on a Leisurely Morning

      When the week is over and everyone’s in less of a rush, brunch offers a welcome change of pace. Family and friends can get together early in the day—but not too early!—to relax, have a great meal, and then continue the day with some nice memories of the visit. Brunch fare is often hearty but easy to make ahead of time, and it’s easy to serve either in a casual buffet style or in a more formal setting.

      Plan ahead for a variety of foods that include one or two main dishes, fresh fruit and/or vegetable salads and a choice of sweet and/or savory breads. You can keep the beverages simple with coffee, tea and juices. Or for fun, why not serve some festive mimosas for a change?

      Start-Happy Brunch Tips

      Hosting a brunch can be easy and fun if you just do a bit of planning. Here are some tips that might give you a head start on making the occasion leisurely for both you and your guests.

      Write your menu down so that you can check items off as you get things ready.

      Choose foods that can be served at room temperature whenever possible. The main dish for a brunch is often the only food that truly needs to be served warm.

      Wash and cut all produce ahead of time, except fruits that will discolor (like apples, bananas and pears). Store in separate bags or containers. This can be done the day before the event.

      Cook any sausage or other ingredients that must be precooked for inclusion in a brunch casserole. Store in separate containers.

      For large amounts, uncooked egg mixtures can be mixed up, covered and refrigerated. Whisk or stir before using.

      Make juices or bases for beverage mixtures; cover and refrigerate. Don’t stir in last-minute additions, such as carbonated beverages or alcohol, until ready to serve.

      Prepare the coffeemaker so that it’s ready to start in the morning.

      Set the table with your centerpiece, and gather serving dishes and utensils.

      green goodness smoothies

      chapter 1

      grab-and-go smoothies & more

      blueberry-grape smoothie poppers

      lime green smoothie poppers

      carrot-mango smoothie poppers

      raspberry-oatmeal smoothies

      raspberry-banana-yogurt smoothies

      tropical papaya smoothies

      luscious lemon drop smoothies

      tropical power smoothies

      green goodness smoothies

      super spinach smoothies

      triple-treat antioxidant smoothies

      cocoa–peanut butter–banana smoothies

      creamy mango smoothies

      easy yogurt smoothies

      granola-berry-banana smoothies

      fiber one strawberry smoothies

      honey nut–peach smoothies

      peachy chai smoothies

      lucky charms–raspberry smoothies

      yogurt bubble tea

      cinnamon toast crunch cold brew coffee

      spiced dessert coffee

      creamy chocolate-almond coffee

      mexican coffee

      iced vanilla soy latte

      iced caramel cappuccino

      brewing the best coffee and tea

      chai tea

      blueberry bootlegger

      mimosa

      tex-mex bloody marys

      freshly brewed tea

      strawberry-honey bruschetta

      strawberry-chocolate granola bars

      berries and cream granola bars

      pumpkin-apple granola bars

      blueberry-ricotta granola bars

      peanut butter and banana granola bars

      blueberry-grape smoothie poppers

      prep time: 15 Minutes ✻ start to finish: 4 Hours 15 Minutes ✻ 24 Servings

      2 envelopes unflavored gelatin

      ½ cup cold Concord grape juice

      ½ cup fresh blueberries

      2 containers (6 oz each) French vanilla low-fat yogurt

      ¾ cup Concord grape juice, heated to boiling

      1 Lightly spray 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray, then blot with paper towel; set aside.

      2 In large bowl, sprinkle gelatin on ½ cup cold grape juice to soften; let stand 1 minute. Meanwhile, in blender, place blueberries and yogurt. Cover; blend on high speed until smooth.

      3 Add hot grape juice to gelatin mixture; stir about 2 minutes or until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in yogurt mixture. Pour into loaf pan. Cover; refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.

      4 Cut into cubes and serve, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days before serving.

      1 Serving: Calories 25; Total Fat 0g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 10mg; Total Carbohydrate 5g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 1g % Daily Value: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 0%; Iron 0% Exchanges: ½ Starch Carbohydrate Choices: ½

      Start Happy Tips

      Make these colorful smoothie poppers up to 2 days ahead, and surprise the little ones with a fun breakfast.

      Blueberries are a low-fat food and a good source of fiber and vitamin C.

      Blueberry-Grape Smoothie Poppers, Lime Green Smoothie Poppers, Carrot-Mango Smoothie Poppers

      Blueberry-Grape Smoothie Poppers, Lime Green Smoothie Poppers,

      Carrot-Mango Smoothie Poppers

      lime green smoothie poppers

      prep time: 15 Minutes ✻ start to finish: 4 Hours 15 Minutes ✻ 24 Servings

      2 envelopes unflavored gelatin

      ½ cup cold apple juice

      ½ cup packed fresh baby spinach

      2 containers (6 oz each) Key lime low-fat yogurt

      ¾ cup apple juice, heated to boiling

      1 Lightly spray 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray, then blot with paper towel; set aside.

      2 In large bowl, sprinkle gelatin on ½ cup cold apple juice to soften; let stand 1 minute. Meanwhile, in blender, place spinach and yogurt. Cover; blend on high speed until smooth.

      3 Add hot apple juice to gelatin mixture; stir about 2 minutes or until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in yogurt mixture. Pour into loaf pan. Cover; refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.

      4 Cut into cubes and serve, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days before serving.

      1 Serving: Calories 15; Total Fat 0g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 10mg; Total Carbohydrate 3g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 1g % Daily Value: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 0%; Iron 0% Exchanges: Free Carbohydrate Choices: 0

      Start Happy Tips

      Made with Key lime yogurt, apple juice and fresh spinach, these green smoothie poppers are a great way to start your day!

      Use small cookie cutters to cut the poppers into fun shapes.

      carrot-mango smoothie poppers

      prep time: 15 Minutes ✻ start to finish: 4 Hours 15 Minutes ✻ 24 Servings

      2 envelopes unflavored gelatin

      ¼ cup cold carrot juice

      ½ cup chopped mango

      2 containers (6 oz each) French vanilla or mango low-fat yogurt

      ¾ cup apple juice, heated to boiling

      1 Lightly spray 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray, then blot with paper towel; set aside.

      2 In large bowl, sprinkle gelatin on cold carrot juice to soften; let stand 1 minute. Meanwhile, in blender, place mango and yogurt. Cover; blend on high speed until smooth.

      3 Add hot apple juice to gelatin mixture; stir about 2 minutes or until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in yogurt mixture. Pour into loaf pan. Cover; refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.

      4 Cut into cubes and serve, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days before serving.

      1 Serving: Calories 25; Total Fat 0g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 10mg; Total Carbohydrate 4g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 1g % Daily Value: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 0%; Iron 0% Exchanges: ½ Starch Carbohydrate Choices: 0

      Start Happy Tips

      Look for carrot juice in the refrigerated case of the produce section.

      It’s crazy how delicious these carrot and mango smoothie poppers taste! They’re a fun, less-mess way to eat fruit-and-yogurt smoothies.

      raspberry-oatmeal smoothies

      prep time: 5 Minutes ✻ start to finish: 5 Minutes ✻ 2 Servings

      ¼ cup old-fashioned oats

      1 banana

      1 cup frozen red raspberries

      1 container (6 oz) French vanilla low-fat yogurt

      ½ cup cold water

      ¼ cup coconut milk (not cream of coconut)

      ¼ teaspoon vanilla

      1 Place all ingredients in blender. Cover; blend on high speed until smooth.

      2 Pour into 2 glasses. Serve immediately.

      1 Serving: Calories 320; Total Fat 8g (Saturated Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 50mg; Total Carbohydrate 53g (Dietary Fiber 11g); Protein 6g % Daily Value: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 60%; Calcium 15%; Iron 10% Exchanges: ½ Starch, 1 Fruit, 1½ Other Carbohydrate, ½ Skim Milk, 1½ Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 3½

      Start Happy Tip

      Try frozen mango or peaches in place of the raspberries.

      raspberry-banana-yogurt smoothies

      prep time: 5 Minutes ✻ start to finish: 5 Minutes ✻ 2 Servings (1½ cups each)

      1 container (6 oz) French vanilla low-fat yogurt

      1½ cups soymilk

      1 cup unsweetened frozen or fresh raspberries

      1 medium banana, sliced (1 cup)

      1 Place all ingredients in blender. Cover; blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until smooth.

      2 Pour into 2 glasses. Serve immediately.

      1 Serving: Calories 290; Total Fat 4g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 160mg; Total Carbohydrate 54g (Dietary Fiber 10g); Protein 9g % Daily Value: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 70%; Calcium 35%; Iron 8% Exchanges: 1 Fruit, 2 Other Carbohydrate, 1 Low-Fat Milk Carbohydrate Choices: 3½

      Start Happy Tips

      Pretty in pink! Garnish these creamy smoothies with a couple of raspberries on top.

      If serving with straws, purchase large-diameter straws to accommodate the thicker texture of these smoothies.

      tropical papaya smoothies

      prep time: 10 Minutes ✻ start to finish: 10 Minutes ✻ 2 Servings (1½ cups each)

      ½ medium papaya, peeled, seeded and chopped (¾ cup)

      ½ cup frozen unsweetened whole strawberries

      ½ cup fat-free (skim) milk

      ½ cup plain fat-free yogurt

      1 tablespoon honey

      3 large ice cubes

      Sliced papaya or sliced fresh strawberries, if desired

      Fresh mint leaves or sprigs, if desired

      1 In blender, place chopped papaya, frozen strawberries, milk, yogurt and honey. Cover; blend on high speed until smooth.

      2 With blender running, add ice cubes, one at a time, blending until ice is crushed and mixture is smooth.

      3 Pour into 2 glasses. Garnish with sliced papaya or fresh strawberries and mint. Serve immediately.

      1 Serving: Calories 150; Total Fat 0g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 80mg; Total Carbohydrate 30g (Dietary Fiber 2g); Protein 6g % Daily Value: Vitamin A 20%; Vitamin C 120%; Calcium 20%; Iron 4% Exchanges: ½ Starch, 1 Fruit, ½ Skim Milk Carbohydrate Choices: 2

      tropical papaya smoothies

      tropical papaya smoothies

      luscious lemon drop smoothies

      prep time: 10 Minutes ✻ start to finish: 10 Minutes ✻ 2 Servings (1 cup each)

      1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli cuts

      1 medium banana, cut up

      1 cup frozen peach slices

      ¾ cup pineapple-orange juice

      ½ cup lemon sherbet

      1 Cook broccoli as directed on bag. Rinse with cold water until cooled. Drain.

      2 In blender, place ¼ cup of the cooked broccoli and the remaining ingredients. (Cover and refrigerate remaining broccoli for another use.) Cover; blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until smooth.

      3 Pour into 2 glasses. Serve immediately.

      1 Serving: Calories 200; Total Fat 1g (Saturated Fat 0.5g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 25mg; Total Carbohydrate 45g (Dietary Fiber 4g); Protein 2g % Daily Value: Vitamin A 20%; Vitamin C 260%; Calcium 4%; Iron 6% Exchanges: ½ Starch, 1 Fruit, 1½ Other Carbohydrate Carbohydrate Choices: 3

      Start Happy Tips

      For food safety reasons, frozen vegetables must be cooked.

      If you can’t find pineapple-orange juice, you can substitute pineapple juice.

      luscious lemon drop smoothies

      luscious lemon drop smoothies

      tropical power smoothies

      prep time: 10 Minutes ✻ start to finish: 10 Minutes ✻ 2 Servings (1 cup each)

      1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli cuts

      ½ cup frozen blueberries

      ½ ripe avocado, pitted, peeled

      ⅔ cup water

      ½ cup coconut milk (not cream of coconut)

      2 teaspoons sugar

      1 Cook broccoli as directed on bag. Rinse with cold water until cooled. Drain.

      2 In blender, place ¼ cup of the cooked broccoli and the remaining ingredients. (Cover and refrigerate remaining broccoli for another use.) Cover; blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until smooth.

      3 Pour into 2 glasses. Serve immediately.

      1 Serving: Calories

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